Viking Era Bronze Beautiful Double-Bird Object – Norse...

Beautiful Viking-Era Double-Bird Object – Norse Avian Symbolism with Reference to Huginn and Muninn – Exceptional Collector’s Piece – ca. 9th–11th Century AD Object Type: Double-Bird Object / Zoomorphic Object Culture: Scandinavian / Norse Period: Viking Age Date: ca. 9th–11th century AD Material: Metal alloy, probably bronze Technique: Cast and hand-finished; ring-and-dot decoration Dimensions Height: 34.16 mm ± Width: 56.03 mm ± Depth: 21.30 mm ± Weight: 48.97 g ± Note A Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate may be requested before shipment and supplied as a printed hard copy. All shipments are fully insured. Warm museum-inspired lighting was used during photography to emphasize the object’s surface, zoomorphic modelling and historical character naturally. Any suspension cord or other display accessories visible in the photographs are used exclusively for presentation and are not included with the object. Description This cast metal-alloy object presents a striking symmetrical pair of outward-facing birds, each distinguished by an elongated beak and a ring-and-dot eye. The balanced composition draws attention to the relationship between the two bird heads, while the stylised modelling gives the piece a distinctive zoomorphic character. The paired-bird arrangement invites an iconographic comparison with Huginn and Muninn, Óðinn’s two birds, traditionally associated with thought and memory. This reference provides a mythological context for interpreting the composition, while retaining the broader identification of the figures as birds. The elongated beaks, clearly defined eyes and symmetrical arrangement create a compact yet expressive design. Its sculptural form and paired avian imagery make it a distinctive collector’s piece for those interested in Scandinavian metalwork and the symbolic world of the Viking Age. Information The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment, with its physical structure and form left entirely unaltered; only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy. As high-resolution imagery may influence the perception of scale, the photographs should always be considered together with the stated measurements. Statements concerning dating, original function, cultural attribution, symbolic interpretation and material identification represent academic assessments based on typological comparison, comparative museum material and expert opinion; definitive conclusions would require direct physical and, where appropriate, laboratory examination. The presentation and sale of this object are conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency and good faith, and no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation. Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name may also be provided. If requested prior to dispatch, the Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate will be prepared as a physical hard copy and included with the shipment.

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